Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 3, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

Stay updated with crucial news from Israel. Today's report includes details on an Israeli airstrike in Gaza targeting a senior Hamas leader on the anniversary of October 7th, with reports of civilian casualties. We hear a former hostage's harrowing account of captivity and medical treatment by a Hamas doctor. Plus, the Iranian rial hits a new record low, and New York City's mayor renews calls for Prime Minister Netanyahu's arrest. We also cover developments in Israeli domestic politics, including a secret trip by the Prime Minister, election propaganda rulings, and public commemorations near sensitive sites.

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Sources:
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-rial-at-new-record-low-just-days-after-previous-nadir/
- ynet - All the News: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1zmbu9cze
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-hostage-shares-photos-from-captivity-as-hamas-doctor-operates-on-her-injured-hand/
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/israel-targets-top-hamas-leader-deadly-gaza-strike-anniversary
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/mamdani-renews-call-for-netanyahus-arrest-urges-us-to-join-icc/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-910264
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-910474
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-910473
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-910470
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-910258
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1373235

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